Tucked away in The Press archives is a folder of old photographs of Pavement. Some of them are so worn and faded as to be scarcely usable: others, however, provide a fascinating glimpse back through time into the history of this street.

ON Boxing Day 1914, a letter appeared in the Pocklington Weekly News. It was signed simply 'eye witness, supply column, Army Service Corps', and related a remarkable story of coolness under fire on the western front.

THE public-spirited protest is as British as a nice cup of tea. It may not always be convenient for those who'd prefer us to do as we're told, bur our readiness to pull on a pair of wellies and a thick jumper and stand in a muddy field waving a placard to defend things we love is one of our defining national characteristics - as well as being a vital part of the democratic process.

100 years ago: Messrs George Britton Ltd, Clifton House, Bootham, York, were this week, by special arrangements with Messrs HJ Heinz and Co, making a special display of that firm’s well-known food specialities.

100 years ago: It was now the time for the little man with a big heart to do something for his country, the War Office having reduced the height standard of recruits for certain regiments to 5ft 1 inch.

100 years ago: Considerable interest had been taken in a number of tests of sirens, one of which would be fixed at the Electricity Works and used for the purpose of giving warning to the citizens in the event of an aerial raid on the city.